Operator Safety Rules - Craftsman 536.772330 Operator's Manual

475 series engine 9 inch blade
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Operator
Safety Rules
Before Use
• READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
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Read the instruction manual carefully.
Be
thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper
use of the Edger. Know how to stop the Edger and
disengage the controls quickly.
• DRESS PROPERLY - Wear safety glasses or eye
shields to protect your eyes from thrown objects.
Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be
caught in moving
parts. Use of sturdy gloves and
safety footwear is recommended. Wear footwear
that will improve footing on slippery surfaces.
Do
not operate product when barefoot or wearing open
sandals. Always wear safety footwear, and pants or
slacks that cover your legs.
• STAY ALERT - Watch what you are doing - use
common sense. Do not operate product when
fatigued or under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• KEEP OPERATING AREA CLEAR - Keep the
area of operation clear of all persons, particularly
small children and pets.
• INSPECT AREA - Thoroughly inspect the area
where the Edger is to be used and remove all
foreign objects. Objects struck by the cutting
member can cause severe injuries to persons.
Fuel Safety
• Allow muffler and engine areas to cool before
touching.
• Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable.
• Use an approved container.
• Turn engine OFF and let engine cool at least 2
minutes before removing the gas cap.
• Check fuel supply before each use. Do not overfill
fuel tank. To allow for fuel expansion, fill fuel tank
to approximately 1-1/2 inches below top of fuel
tank neck. Replace gasoline cap securely.
• Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never fill
fuel tank indoors or near appliances with pilot
lights, heaters, or other ignition sources. Replace
fuel tank cap securely and wipe up spilled fuel.
• Never remove the fuel tank cap or add fuel to a
running or hot engine.
• Never store fuel or Edger with fuel in the tank
inside a building where fumes may reach an open
flame or other ignition source.
Operating
Safety
• Read and follow all instructions in this manual
carefully.
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• Never operate the product without guards, plates
or other protective devices in place. Operate
product from position where guards block the line
of sight to the cutting member.
• Never allow children to operate the Edger. Keep
them away while it is operating. Never allow adults
to operate the Edger without proper instruction.
• Do not operate this machine if you are taking drugs
or other medication which can cause drowsiness or
affect your ability to operate this machine.
• Do not use this machine if you are mentally or
physically unable to operate it safely.
• To protect your eyes from foreign object that may
be thrown from the Edger, always wear safety
glasses or eye shields during operation or while
performing an adjustment or repair.
• Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating
parts including cutting area. Keep both hands on
handles when blade is rotating. Cutting member
coasts after turn off.
• Do not attempt to remove cut material nor hold
material to be cut when engine is running or when
cutting member is moving.
• Exercise extreme caution when operating on or
crossing drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for
hidden hazards or traffic.
• Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling. Don't
overreach or stand on unstable support. Keep good
footing and balance at all times.
• Use only for edging or trimming the type of growth
as described in the operating instructions. Do not
abuse the product.
Do not use the product on
graveled surfaces.
• Never operate the Edger at high transport speeds
on slippery surfaces. Do not use product in rain or
wet locations. Look behind and use care when
backing.
• Stay alert for uneven sidewalks, holes in terrain or
other similar conditions when using product.
Always push slowly over rough ground.
• Never direct discharge of material toward
bystanders nor allow anyone near the area of
operation.
Use care in directing discharge to avoid
glass enclosures, automobiles, and similar objects.
• Keep children and pets away while operating.
• Never operate the Edger without good visibility or
light.
• Do not run the engine indoors. The exhaust fumes
are dangerous, containing CARBON MONOXIDE,
an ODORLESS and DEADLY gas.
• Make sure that spark plug, muffler, fuel cap and air
cleaner are in place when operating.
• Make sure spark plug is disconnected when
clearing jammed material from cutting member. Do
not crank engine with spark plug remove.

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